Deidre Palmer

Dr
Deidre Palmer
President-Elect of the Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia
In office
2015–2018
Preceded by Stuart McMillan
Moderator, Synod of South Australia UCA
In office
2013–2016
Preceded by Rev. Rob Williams
Succeeded by Rev. Sue Ellis
Personal details
Nationality Australian
Spouse(s) Lawrie Palmer
Children 2
Residence Adelaide, South Australia
Alma mater Duke University, Boston College, Flinders University
Occupation Lecturer, counselor, theologian, social worker
Religion Uniting Church in Australia
Website Flinders University

Dr Deidre Palmer PhD is an educator, counselor, theologian, and social worker. She was the Moderator of the Synod of South Australia from 2013 to 2016, and is President-Elect (2015-2018), of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Education

Palmer has the following academic degrees:

Palmer has had teaching roles at:

Uniting Church in Australia

Palmer’s roles within the UCA have included:

President-Elect

Palmer was elected at the 14th Triennial Assembly on 16 July 2015.[2] She will become President at the 15th Assembly, to be held in 2018. Palmer will the second woman to be appointed to the role of President, following Dr Jill Tabart (1994-1997).[2]

Personal

Palmer is married to Lawrie Palmer and they have two adult daughters. They attend Rosefield Uniting Church in Adelaide.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Deidre Palmer, Uniting Women 2016 website, accessed 16 July 2015
  2. 1 2 3 4 President-Elect announced, Uniting Church in Australia, 16 July 2015
Religious titles
Preceded by
Mr Stuart McMillan
President (Elect) of the Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia
July 2018 - July 2021
Succeeded by
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